Access
Visa free
FStay 30 days
Policy · LaosPassport Atlas
Russia passport to Laos
Yes — Russia passport holders can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Laos lets 170 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Russia is one of them.
- Russia passports get “Visa free” at 79 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Laos passports also enter Russia without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Laos
Open to Russia passports near Laos
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
RussiaLaos- Typical duration
- 10.9 hours
- From
- DME · SVO · LED
- To
- VTE · LPQ · PKZ
Usual hubs
Singapore · 15.1 hours
South Korea · 14.5 hours
Thailand · 11.9 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Russia
Country profile
Capital
Moscow
Population
146 million
Area
17,100,000 km²
Currency
Russian ruble RUB
Languages
Russian
Time zone
UTC+02:00–UTC+12:00
Foreign-born
7.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
5.3%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Russian77.7%
- other10.2%
- unspecified3.9%
- Tatar3.7%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Bashkir1.1%
- Other2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Laos
Country profile
Capital
Vientiane
Population
7.6 million
Area
236,800 km²
Currency
Lao kip LAK
Languages
Lao
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
51,446 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Lao53.2%
- other11.6%
- Khmou11%
- Hmong9.2%
- Phouthay3.4%
- Tai3.1%
- Other8.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+856
Airports
VTE · LPQ · PKZ · ZVK
Highlights
- Luang Prabang
- Vang Vieng
- Wat Phou
- Mekong
Russia · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Russia passport need a visa for Laos?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Laos typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Laos mission.
What about a Laos passport entering Russia?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Laos as a visitor?
VOA / visa exemption：Often 30 days。Pay in cash at the border or enter visa-free; bring photos and an arrival card.